Jonathan Broxton pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his third save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Broxton was in a bit of hot water, bringing the tying run to the plate with one out after giving up singles to Chris Stewart and Starling Marte. But Broxton was able to get Neil Walker to fly out and Andrew McCutchen to ground out to end the game. Broxton hasn't exactly been lights out, but has gotten the job done and will be asked to continue to do so until Aroldis Chapman is ready to return.

Jonathan Broxton slammed the door on the Cubs in the ninth inning on Friday, preserving a three-run lead and earning his second save of the season.

Broxton walked one and struck out a pair in the outing. He's looked mighty impressive since returning from the disabled list and should be started in all mixed leagues until Aroldis Chapman returns from the disabled list.

Jonathan Broxton worked a scoreless inning against the Rays in his 2014 debut on Friday.

Broxton came on in a non-save situation with the Reds trailing 2-0 in the ninth inning, and though he surrendered a two-out walk to Ben Zobrist, he escaped the inning unscathed and struck out a pair. Now that he has that first outing out of the way, he's expected to serve as the Reds closer until Aroldis Chapman returns.

Reds manager Bryan Price indicated that Jonathan Broxton will not be used to close in his first appearance back from the disabled list.

Price wants Broxton to get his feet wet with one appearance before he installs him as the club's closer, so JJ Hoover or Manny Parra could get another shot if there's a save chance Tuesday. However, Price has made no secret about his desire to use Broxton as the main ninth inning man until Aroldis Chapman (head) returns.

Reds activated RHP Jonathan Broxton from the 15-day disabled list.

Broxton was a bit behind during spring training after forearm surgery last August, but he made it through a couple of rehab appearances without incident and is ready to join the Reds' bullpen. Bryan Price plans to use him a fill-in closer until Aroldis Chapman is ready to return from the disabled list, so he's worth picking up in most fantasy formats.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola Friday.

He'll throw an inning Friday and Saturday for the Blue Wahoos. The Reds haven't set an exact day for Broxton's activation from the DL, but they seem to be targeting next Monday. He's expected to serve as the club's closer until Aroldis Chapman (head) returns from the disabled list next month.

Reds manager Bryan Price said Wednesday that Jonathan Broxton (elbow) could return from the disabled list next week and move directly into the closer role.

Broxton is almost fully recovered from offseason forearm surgery and will take on major fantasy value as soon as he's activated if Price indeed names him the ninth-inning man. Aroldis Chapman is expected to return at some point in May from his facial fractures. JJ Hoover is the guy to own in the Cincinnati bullpen for now.

Reds placed RHP Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 22, with a torn flexor mass tendon.

Broxton is coming along slowly but surgery from offseason surgery, but he needs more time. He figures to beat Aroldis Chapman (head) back from the DL, which means he could eventually be in line for some save chances.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) struggled with his command in his second Cactus League outing on Friday, walking a pair in a scoreless inning of work against the Royals.

Broxton also allowed a hit and fanned one in his inning of work. He's progressing nicely in his throwing program, but is nearly certain to begin the season on the disabled list. With he and Sean Marshall rehabbing, J.J. Hoover appears to be the favorite for saves in the Reds bullpen in the early going.

Reds manager Bryan Price said Friday that Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will start the season on the disabled list.

He also said that Sean Marshall (shoulder) will begin the year on the DL, but that was a given. Broxton made his Cactus League debut this week as he works his way back from surgery last August to repair a torn flexor mass tendon. He should be ready sometime in April. With Broxton and Aroldis Chapman on the DL, JJ Hoover is the favorite for saves in Cincy for now.

Jonathan Broxton made his Cactus League debut on Monday against the Indians, tossing a perfect inning.

Broxton relieved Mike Leake in the fifth inning, striking out one in his perfect frame. The hard-throwing right-hander had surgery in August to repair a torn flexor mass tendon. If everything continues to go well, he could be ready to contribute out of the bullpen on Opening Day.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) is set to make his Cactus League debut Monday.

Broxton threw 38 pitches in a bullpen session Friday without complications, so he'll get into his first spring game against the Indians. Broxton is working back from August surgery to repair a torn flexor mass tendon in his right arm. The right-hander may be ready for Opening Day if he can continue to avoid setbacks.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) could make his Cactus League debut on Monday.

Broxton will throw a bullpen session on Friday with hitters standing in the box, which could be the last step before his spring debut. "If everything goes well with Jonathan, there's a chance he could throw an inning against Cleveland," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "He'd obviously have to get through tomorrow's bullpen, but there's been no reason to think he's not going to pitch on the 17th." Broxton's status for Opening Day is up in the air.

Reds manager Bryan Price said Tuesday that it's "undecided" whether Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will be ready for Opening Day.

Broxton faced hitters Tuesday, which is the first time he's done so since last August's surgery to repair a torn flexor mass tendon. "Arm-wise I feel great," Broxton said. "Command-wise I struggled today but that was the first time I faced batters since before the surgery. All of that will come around." Broxton will throw a bullpen session Thursday and possibly another live batting practice session before being cleared for game action. "We are all excited to see him back out. It's one step closer to getting him in games and get ready to help us," Price said. "We just don't know if he will be ready for Opening Day. That's undecided but certainly there's a chance he will be."

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) will throw another live bullpen session Tuesday.

The next step, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay, is Broxton's Cactus League debut. The hefty right-hander is still recovering from August surgery to repair a flexor mass strain in his right forearm.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) threw his third spring training bullpen session Tuesday but isn't close to appearing in a Cactus League game.

"He threw great. He looks like he's ready to go," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "We have to follow a throwing protocol to get him ready for games -- throw live batting practice, facing hitters, throwing his breaking ball. There is a ways to go for that." Barring setbacks, Broxton still has a shot to be ready for Opening Day.

Jonathan Broxton (forearm) threw off the mound Monday for the first time this spring.

Broxton, who had surgery last August to repair a flexor mass strain in his right forearm, threw a total of 15 pitches and reported feeling fine. He will throw from a mound again in three days. Reds manager Bryan Price hasn't ruled out Broxton from being ready for Opening Day, but he can't afford any setbacks.

Reds transferred RHP Jonathan Broxton from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for Greg Reynolds. Broxton had season-ending surgery Friday to repair a flexor mass strain in his right elbow.

Jonathan Broxton is expected to be sidelined for six months after undergoing surgery Friday to repair a flexor mass strain in his right elbow.

That means he should finish up his rehab around the start of spring training, though whether or now he can get his arm in shape by the time the regular season rolls around remains to be seen. Broxton is owed a total of $16 million through the end of the 2015 season.

Reds placed RHP Jonathan Broxton on the 15-day disabled list with a flexor mass strain in his elbow.

Broxton will undergo season-ending elbow surgery at some point over the next few weeks. The Reds' decision to give him a three-year, $21 million contract this past winter looked like a mistake from the get-go.